Nicola Thomas, director of the Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA), explains why a successful export drive stems from a plan based on your internal goals and capabilities, rather than so-called external ‘opportunities’ which arise.
Food and drink manufacturers in the UK lowered prices at the fastest rate in more than three years in September, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker.
Profitable growth is every organisation’s dream – but it usually comes with a raft of challenges. So how do you navigate growth and expansion, with the best chances of profit at the end?
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has published new research which displays the lack of action taken by food and agriculture firms to tackle deforestation.
The importance of having robust supply chains cannot be overstated, as recent geopolitical and societal events cause widespread disruption on a scale not seen in recent history.
On the eve of the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is calling on political leaders to support British businesses through a ‘seismic’ period of regulatory change.
This year’s Food Safety Briefing theme is science and data – with four special guest experts from Mars Global Food Safety Center, the Food Standards Agency, Unibloc, and Imprint Analytics joining us to share their knowledge.
Extreme weather events across Europe will continue to threaten food security in the UK if manufacturers fail to prepare for them, warned experts in supply chain management.
Food redistribution charity The Felix Project has helped save more than 60 tonnes of fruit and vegetables from going to waste in just three months, thanks to its partnership with Western International Market (WIM) in Hounslow.
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to inflict supply chain difficulties upon Europe’s breadbasket, Bia Analytical looks at how manufacturers can ensure their wheat/flour is genuine.
Food firms are making ‘more promises than progress’ on regenerative agriculture and a lack of clear definition has made it had for businesses to substantiate their claims, according to new research.
In his latest column, Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy discusses the considerable barriers that still remain for food and drink exporters post Brexit and unanswered questions in the wake of the Target Operating Model.
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar, streaming on 27 September, brings together an expert panel to offer guidance on expanding into new markets for profitable growth.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK’s veterinary sector was hit hard. Now, shortages threaten food safety risks and delays at borders – so what can we do to change this bleak narrative?
In this feature, Brent Stansfield, director at Bioshield Systems, explores the key sustainability challenges associated with handling and storing food for food manufacturers and how they can maintain cleaning performance while improving environmental...
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
Tesco boss Ken Murphy called on Government to work with the food industry to incentivise investment in net-zero, as the retailer unveiled the rapid expansion of its own green initiatives.
Sonia Guri, lead manager for non-Cryo food applications Europe at Air Products, discusses the use of modified atmosphere packaging in reducing food waste without impacting food quality.
Adam Goves, sector lead – manufacturing and industry at IES, explains why collaboration and technology are key in reaching net zero targets in food and beverage production.
When growers and processors become more integrated, data-sharing can unlock improvements for all. Eamonn Cullen, market manager peeling at TOMRA Food, explains how...
Supply chain and procurement director Gary Lake tells Food Manufacture a little about himself and his role at The Collective Dairy in the next edition of All in a Day's Work.
More than a quarter of invoices received by large businesses are paid late and average payment times have not improved since 2018, according to new data from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
As World Water Week draws to a close, Wrap and WWF are calling on the food and drink industry to recognise the “very real” and growing water security risk.
Wine fraud has been reported as far back as Ancient Rome and continues to be a major obstacle in the industry today. So how can you ensure yours is genuine?
As lowering emissions becomes an ever-more important goal for the food and drink sector, Food Manufacture speaks to Devon-based fruit and veg brand Riverford about how it approached electrified delivery and the perks of EVs.
